[ He gives her another scrutinizing look for her trouble, and eventually seems to come to the conclusion that he does appreciate her moxie after all. One corner of his mouth quirks upward. ]

At least you’re honest.

[ Note to self: set wards. ]

The darkness has very likely made many people bold. I can but imagine there’s more where that came from.

[ “That” being the guy he just blasted out of his room. ]